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Junior Aidan Starling passes junior Trevor Cain from Washburn Rural just before crossing the finish line at the cross country Manhattan Invitational on Sept. 4. Starling finished in 12th place. Photo by Julianna Poe

Cross Country takes first across all five teams

Julianna Poe, Online Editor-in-Chief September 4, 2021

For the second year in a row, the Manhattan High cross country team placed first overall in all five races at the MHS Invitational season starter. “[I’m] super proud as … we’re without some...

Different diets explained

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor March 3, 2020

New diets are developed every day as more people want to lose weight faster or lead a healthier lifestyle. Here are just a few of the many different types of diets today.   The Blood Type...

Girls basketball wins two at home

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor March 2, 2020

After two games on home court this week, the Manhattan High girls basketball team reigns victorious after defeating both the Emporia Spartans and the Highland Park Scots. “I thought we came out with...

FFA week advertises benefits of agriculture

FFA week advertises benefits of agriculture

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor March 2, 2020

In honor of FFA week, the Manhattan High chapter hosted activities to bring awareness to the benefits of agriculture and the influence it has on the community. “A lot of people don’t realize the...

Girls basketball falls to Seaman once again

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor February 28, 2020

Determined to show Seaman up for their defeat earlier in the season, the Manhattan High girls basketball team stepped onto the court ready to win. “We’ve been trying to work on executing and just...

Girls basketball falls twice away

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor February 24, 2020

Traveling to both games this week, the Manhattan High girls basketball team went head-to-head with two top-seeded schools, Topeka High and Washburn Rural.  “I think we had some struggles, but...

Athlete of the Week

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor February 24, 2020

Zeke Kohl, Sophomore Placed sixth at State How long have you been a diver? “This would be the second season, so two years.”   Are you more of a swimmer or a diver? “All the...

Teachers need accountability

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor February 24, 2020

When a student falls behind in a class, the blame is almost always put on the student. However, teachers contribute to this problem as well. While students should always be responsible for their assignments...

FFA places second in North Central District contest

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor February 24, 2020

After months of preparation, six FFA members -- freshman Nissa Olsen; sophomores Corinne Withroder and Erica Boyer; junior Hunter Boyer; and seniors Jacoby Kerr and Payton Day -- took second overall in...

Girls basketball buzz in one win, one loss

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor January 27, 2020

Hopeful to defeat both the Topeka High Trojans at home and the Topeka West Chargers away, the Manhattan High girls basketball team went into last week 4-4. “Our strength is our energy,” senior Zanaa...

MHS Alumni Wall of Fame induction postponed

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor January 15, 2020

With icy weather blanketing the roads on Friday night, the Manhattan High Alumni Wall of Fame induction -- which was to take place during halftime at the Varsity basketball games against Topeka High --...

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor January 15, 2020

 Senior Aloera Ostermann Girls basketball team's beat spirit booster How long have you been playing basketball? "I have been playing basketball since as long as I can remember, I've been...

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